Continue celebrating Pride in Jersey City, support local artists, or hangout at local businesses this weekend!
Thursday
It’s Time for Hip Hop
August 19 @ 4PM – 9:30PM
Brooklyn Army Terminal, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn
Bill de Blasio and the Universal Hip Hop Museum have teamed up for the It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC series. This week’s lineup includes a show in Brooklyn with Big Daddy Kane, Maino, Desiigner, Elle Varner, Papoose, and more! It’s a free show – tickets are currently unavailable with a limited chance to get in, but you could tune in on Twitch!
Website: https://www.homecoming2021.com/event?event=reco9YYbo88yneTFB
The Latest Noise
August 19 @ 7PM
Corgi Spirits, 1 Distillery Dr, Jersey City
Enjoy a night of music at Corgi Spirits! Stop by for free performances by Grander, Sigourney Weaver, and BLUEOX.
LezFest Presents LezClimb
August 19 @ 6PM – 10PM
Gravity Vault, 1423 Clinton St, Hoboken
LezFest is hosting a LezCLIMB event at Gravity Vault in Hoboken. Enjoy a night of indoor rock climbing, raffles, and giveaways. Tickets are $14 for an all-day pass.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lezfest-presents-lezclimb-tickets-167454391593
Friday
Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
August 20 @ 12PM
City Hall, 280 Grove St, Jersey City
Celebrate the kick off of Jersey City’s Pride weekend with the ceremonial flag raising at City Hall. The flag raising will take place on the City Hall balcony with all other attendees on the street level. This is a free event open to the public.
Website: https://www.jerseycityculture.org/event/lgbtq-awareness-day-flag-raising/
Jersey City PierFest
August 20 @ 6PM – 9PM
J. Owen Grundy Pier, Exchange Place, Jersey City
Enjoy music by the Gabriel Chakarji Trio and John “Dandy” Rodriguez’s Dream Team when you stop by the weekly PierFest at Exchange Place. This is a free event.
Website: https://riverviewjazz.org/jersey-city-pierfest
Jam Cakery Pop-Up Dinner
August 20 @ 7PM
Downtown Jersey City
Jam Cakery’s next supper club dinner is taking place on Friday! This vegan dinner includes four courses and welcome cocktails for $65 per person. This is a BYOB outdoor event with spaced out seating. Reach out to Jam Cakery to RSVP and get more location details.
Website: https://www.jamcakeryevents.com/
Saturday
Pride Equality March + Festival
August 21 @ 1PM – 6PM
Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza, 325 Grove St, Jersey City
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival! The day is kicking off with a Pride Equality March starting at City Hall and continues through Newark Ave to the main stage at Erie St. The festival will take place between Grove and Erie.
Website: https://jerseycitypride.com/event/20th-anniversary-jersey-city-lgbtq-pride-festival/
Pint’s Big Ol’ Official Pride Party
August 21 @ 2PM – 2AM
Pint, 34 Wayne St, Jersey City
Spend the day at Pint for their Pride party! There is no cover charge for Pint, and they’ll be handing out free souvenirs during Pride.
Website: https://jerseycitypride.com/event/pints-big-ol-official-pride-party/
Jersey City Pride After-Party
August 21 @ 6PM – 2AM
Six26, 128 Columbus Dr, Jersey City
Six26 is hosting the official JC Pride after party immediately following the festival. There’ll be drag shows, dancers, entertainment, drink specials, and giveaways all night long.
Website: https://jerseycitypride.com/event/20th-anniversary-jersey-city-lgbtq-pride-festival-after-party/
Sunday
Pop-Up in the Baoyard
August 22 @ 11AM – 8PM
Baonanas, 181 Monticello Ave, Jersey City
Stop by the Justified Goods pop-up in Baonanas’ newly opened Baoyard! There’ll be records, clothing, books, decor, and plenty more foods available for purchase as well as food and drinks.
Website: https://www.baonanas.com/
Six26 90s House Party Brunch
August 22 @ 12PM – 4PM
Six26, 128 Columbus Dr, Jersey City
Keep the Pride celebration going with a 90s House Party brunch hosted by Slaylani and guest star Natalie Carrera. There’ll be prizes for Best 90s Gear and Best 90s Dancer. Reservations are recommended, and there’s no cover charge.
Website: https://jerseycitypride.com/event/90s-house-party-brunch/
Monday
Battle for the Budget: Protest at Rep. Gottheimer’s Office
August 23 @ 12PM
65 Harristown Rd, Glen Rock
Representative Josh Gottheimer is threatening to withhold support for a $3.5 trillion social safety net bill that would expand health care, provide paid leave benefits, fund climate change initiatives, and raise taxes for the wealthy. Join Our Revolution New Jersey for a protest outside of his Glen Rock office.
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